What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Manager I - 2026-2027 School Year position at La Porte Independent School District?
Position: Cafeteria Manager I - La Porte High School
Job Description:
Responsible for the supervision and management of the campus school nutrition operation. Responsible to ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in a safe and sanitary environment.
Responsibilities:
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Ensure food production standards are met to guarantee the safety and quality of food according to federal, state and local policies, procedures and regulations.
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Direct daily activities in the food production areas and serving lines.
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Supervise, train and evaluate employees promoting efficiency, employee morale and teamwork
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Follow established food safety (HACCP) procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness, health and food safety.
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Maintain accurate reports of daily and monthly financial, food production and student activity records.
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Complete 10 hours of professional development training annually per USDA Professional Standards policy.
Qualifications:
- GED/High School Diploma
- San Jacinto College School Nutrition Certification course completion, Region 4 Manager’s Academy Program or TASN Level 4 Certification
- Working knowledge of methods, materials, equipment used in school nutrition quantity food production
- Ability to manage team of up to 8 employees
- Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and department software
- Three years of experience in institutional food service operations, preferably in a school nutrition environment
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Uses large and small kitchen equipment to include, but not limited to oven, mixer, chopper, steamer, top burners, tilt skillet/braiser, scales, knives, slicer, steamtable, and dish machine.
Posture: Continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing (ladder); able to stand on feet up to 8 hours per day.
Motion: Able to bend neck, hands, wrists, arms, and back to stoop frequently; able to climb ladder to reach items on high shelves in the pantry or the cooler/freezer.
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying; able to lift items up to 40 lbs. and able to push/pull items up to 80 lbs.
Environment: Moderate exposure to extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, steam, and cleaning chemicals.
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively in English; understand verbal and/or written directions in English; reading; demonstrate emotional control in stressful situations; workload is deadline driven.
Other Information:
Apply online at www.lpisd.org, attaching a resume and letter of interest. Your application is not considered complete until three references have been provided or received. These references must include a reference from your current building principal or supervisor.
Manual Trades, Pay Grade 5 (182 Days)
Minimum: $19.29
Midpoint: $23.24